Pain from hip when sleeping

Just recently -well this winter really, I get disturbed with hip pain, pain in my inner thigh and pain similar to what is described as shin splints. I have decided that I am sitting too much reading or whatever and need to move much more than I am. So that is what I am trying to do and hopefully it is already a bit better. I did at one stage think that my hip was knackered but I am sure that type of pain I am getting is not associated with that. We shall see!

Or possibly bursitis, inflammation of he hip bursa. It is very painful and disturbs sleep.

Copd is a lung condition. It's mainly bronchitis and emphysema based and is usually caused by smoking. I stopped smoking over ten years ago and was diagnosed nearly four years ago. The inhalers l have are quite effective but the thought of going under anaesthetic frightens me. Let's hope it's sciatica!!

Elliebeth I have had the same pain as you describe,I have recently had to start wearing a built up insol in my shoes due to plantar facilities and asked the nhs podiatrist about this pain (she was very thorough) she said it was sciatica advice from other posters on here seem very helpful

I have 2 new hips and I didn't have those symptoms. I think you are right and it sounds more like sciatica/trapped nerve

What is COPD?

Thanks everyone. I think l am hoping that it's sciatica as would be very nervous of having an operation because of the Copd. It's come on very suddenly, been happening on and off for the last couple of weeks and as l said strangely no pain during the day. I'm going to get an appointment with my GP, hopefully by the end of the week. We have an online system which works very well providing you don't mind being on the PC at 7am !!!!

I've got out of the habit now but when I had pain in my knees etc I always slept with a pillow which I placed between my knees if I slept on my side or under my knees if I moved onto my back. I agree that you need to see a doctor but a pillow might take pressure away from where it's hurting.

Elliebeth it does sound like a hip that's getting to the stage when surgery might be needed , once I got resting pain in the hip enough to wake me at night my surgeon said it was time to operate, but I also had debilitating pain during the day causing me to limp badly which you don't seem to have. So maybe a chat with your GP is in order.
The only other suggestion is could it be Sciatica as that will cause pain from buttock to foot too , could be your hip is causing your spine to be out of line and so pressing on the nerves but its odd you don't have any daytime pain again.
I hope you find a solution though , waking at night is really awful on a regular basis.

Hello Elliebeth sorry to hear about your pain. Suggest you tell your doctor who will probably give you an examination and if necessary get an xray of your hip done.
Keep a pillow between your knees when in bed as that will help, I also have a bar tucked between my mattress and the divan with which I can get myself out of bed or even move. The doctor can refer you to Occupational Health for helpful suggestions and relevant gadgetry.
All in all, sounds like pretty classic symptoms for a worn hip to me and is the same as me at present. I have just had an xray on Friday and am now awaiting the results to see how things are 'progressing'. I have a stick which I find helpful particularly when having a flare up of arthritis.
Glad your doctor is pleased with your progress in other directions.